Jesse Harris

Jesse Harris (b. 1981, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) graduated with a BFA from the University of Guelph in 2007. Underpinned by his interest in media studies, Harris’ work takes subliminal messages found in advertising, brand icons, and Pop Art, as his points of departure. Using these references, Harris builds on the humor and double meanings embedded in mass imagery by teasing out the absurdity of the message 

Harris’ practice includes public projects, two of which are MIRROR AS SIGN at Art Metropole (2013) and YOU’VE CHANGED, which is still on view on Queen Street West (2012). Recent exhibitions include Cooper Cole, Toronto; Night Gallery, Los Angeles; University of Toronto Art Centre, Toronto; Roberta Pelan, Toronto; Greenpoint Terminal Gallery, New York; Mercer Union, Toronto; Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, Winnipeg; and The Power Plant, Toronto. Harris lives and works in Toronto, Canada. 

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Jesse Harris

But Painting…

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Jesse Harris – But Painting…, 2019

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24" X 20"
60.96cm X 50.8cm

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Detournement

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Jesse Harris – Detournement, 2019

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26" X 24"
66.04cm X 60.96cm

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8Bit Mona Lisa

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Jesse Harris – 8Bit Mona Lisa, 2019

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15" X 13"
38.1cm X 33.02cm

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Picasso Nose

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Jesse Harris – Picasso Nose, 2019

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15" X 13"
38.1cm X 33.02cm

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Vincent Sunflowers

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Jesse Harris – Vincent Sunflowers, 2019

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15" X 13"
38.1cm X 33.02cm

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A Dollar

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Jesse Harris – A Dollar, 2018

Oil on canvas

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Halftones

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Jesse Harris – Halftones, 2018

Oil on canvas

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Dollar Meal

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Jesse Harris – Dollar Meal, 2018

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Culture

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Jesse Harris – Culture, 2018

Oil on canvas

24" X 18"
60.96cm X 45.72cm

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Comics

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Jesse Harris – Comics, 2018

Oil on canvas

30" X 40"
76.2cm X 101.6cm

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Radio

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Jesse Harris – Radio, 2018

Oil on canvas

24" X 48"
60.96cm X 121.92cm

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Mass Media

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Jesse Harris – Mass Media, 2018

Oil on canvas

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Stop Smoking

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Jesse Harris – Stop Smoking, 2018

Oil on canvas

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Comedy Tragedy Pepsi

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Jesse Harris – Comedy Tragedy Pepsi, 2018

Oil on canvas

48" X 36"
121.92cm X 91.44cm

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Change the Picture

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Jesse Harris – Change the Picture, 2017

Enamel on wood, baseball bat

42.5" X 22"
107.95cm X 55.88cm

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Nail Me To This Wave

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Jesse Harris – Nail Me To This Wave, 2017

Enamel on wood, baseball bat

42.5" X 22"
107.95cm X 55.88cm

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I’d Rather Drink Pledge

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Jesse Harris – I’d Rather Drink Pledge, 2017

Enamel on wood, baseball bat

42.5" X 22"
107.95cm X 55.88cm

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Smash the Statement

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Jesse Harris – Smash the Statement, 2017

Enamel on wood, baseball bat

42.5" X 22"
107.95cm X 55.88cm

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You’ve Changed

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Jesse Harris – You’ve Changed, 2012

Public artwork commissioned by The City of Toronto.

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Perhaps

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Jesse Harris – Perhaps, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

16 inches (40.64cm) diameter

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Please Do Not Move Still Life

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Jesse Harris – Please Do Not Move Still Life, 2013

Gesso on Canvas mounted to Board

11" X 14"
27.94cm X 35.56cm

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Television

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Jesse Harris – Television, 2015

Oil on canvas

48" X 48"
121.92cm X 121.92cm

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Horseshit

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Jesse Harris – Horseshit, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

14 inches (35.56 cm) diameter

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We Already Have One

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Jesse Harris – We Already Have One, 2014

Gesso on canvas mounted to panel

16" X 12"
40.64cm X 30.48cm

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Exterminate Mickey Mouse!

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Jesse Harris – Exterminate Mickey Mouse!, 2017

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Edition of 3

14 inches (35.36cm) diameter

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Balloons

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Jesse Harris – Balloons, 2014

Gesso on canvas mounted to panel

12" X 16"
30.48cm X 40.64cm

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I’d rather

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Jesse Harris – I’d rather, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

14 inches (35.56cm) diameter

Jesse Harris

Dirty Word

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Jesse Harris – Dirty Word, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

14 inches (35.56cm) diameter

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Cracked Smile

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Jesse Harris – Cracked Smile, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

14 inches (35.56cm) diameter

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Bug Me Pin

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Jesse Harris – Bug Me Pin, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

16 inches (40.64cm) diameter

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FRESHCO Film

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Jesse Harris – FRESHCO Film, 2015

Film positive, Aluminum snap frame

32" X 25.50"
81.28cm X 64.77cm

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Three Squares

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Jesse Harris – Three Squares, 2015

Vinyl on aluminum

Edition of 3

16" X 16"
40.64cm X 40.64cm

Jesse Harris

Big Weenies

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Jesse Harris – Big Weenies, 2014

Silkscreen

32" X 32"
81.28cm X 81.28cm

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Pleasure

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Jesse Harris – Pleasure, 2014

Silkscreen

19" X 36"
48.26cm X 91.44cm

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Negative Big Mac

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Jesse Harris – Negative Big Mac, 2014

Silkscreen

32" X 30"
81.28cm X 76.2cm

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No Children

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Jesse Harris – No Children, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

16 inches (40.64cm) diameter

Jesse Harris

Blood Moneybags

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Jesse Harris – Blood Moneybags, 2015

Silkscreens

32" X 30"
81.28cm X 76.2cm

Jesse Harris

Spending Is Against My Religion

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Jesse Harris – Spending Is Against My Religion, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

16 inches (40.64cm) diameter

Jesse Harris

Asterik

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Jesse Harris – Asterik, 2015

Silkscreen

48" X 40"
121.92cm X 101.6cm

Jesse Harris

Super Freak

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Jesse Harris – Super Freak, 2017

Vinyl on aluminium

Edition of 3

16 inches (40.64cm) diameter